De minimis data are generally used in the context of the modification of the rule of origin applicable to tariff classification, since their use is prohibited by definition by the value-added criterion: the de minimis threshold cannot be used to increase the value-added threshold. Less known [than other paradoxes that popper discusses] is the paradox of tolerance: unlimited tolerance must lead to the disappearance of tolerance. If we extend unlimited tolerance to those who are intolerant, if we are not ready to defend a tolerant society against the onslaught of the intolerant, the tolerant will be destroyed and tolerance with them will be destroyed. – In this formulation, for example, I am not implying that we should always repress the expression of intolerant philosophies; As long as we can confront them with rational arguments and contain them by public opinion, oppression would certainly be very reckless. But we should claim the right to repress them by force if necessary; For it can easily turn out that they are not willing to confront us at the level of rational argument, but that they begin to denounce all arguments; They can forbid their supporters from listening to rational arguments because they are deceptive and teach them to respond to arguments with their fists or guns. We should therefore, in the name of tolerance, claim the right not to tolerate the intolerant. Baruch Spinoza (* 1632; † 1677) was a Dutch philosopher. In 1670 he published anonymously the Theological and Political Treatise in which he argued (according to the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) that “not only can the freedom to philosophize be granted without prejudice to the piety and peace of the Commonwealth, but that Commonwealth peace and piety are threatened by the oppression of that freedom” and defended “as a political ideal, the tolerant, secular and democratic community”. . .

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